famille recomposée
blended family; stepfamily
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/fa.mij ʁə.kɔ̃.po.ze/
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Cultural Note
About 11% of French families are familles recomposées. The term itself reflects the French view that families are 'recomposed' rather than broken — emphasizing rebuilding rather than loss. French law has progressively adapted to recognize the rights and roles of step-parents.
📝 Example Sentences
Nous sommes une famille recomposée avec cinq enfants.
We are a blended family with five children.
Les familles recomposées sont de plus en plus courantes en France.
Blended families are increasingly common in France.